Karen Jordan
Jordan previously served as weekend anchor and general assignment reporter at WPHL-TV in Philadelphia, Pa., where she worked from 2000-03. In addition to anchoring the station's weekend newscast, she served as the primary fill-in for WPHL's weekday anchor and covered breaking news and local stories.
From 1999-2000, Jordan served as a main anchor and reporter at WRGT-TV in Dayton, Ohio. She also worked as a weekend anchor and general assignment reporter for WKEF-TV in Dayton (1997-99).
Jordan began her career in Rockford, Ill., as a general assignment reporter for WIFR-TV (1995-97). She also gained early experience at WMAQ-AM in Chicago, where she worked through the Medill News Service as a radio reporter (1995).
Jordan has been recognized for excellence throughout her career. Most recently, she was named a 2003 Rising Star by Today's Chicago Woman. She was honored with the YMCA Black Achiever Award in 2000 and received the Bethune Recognition for women in the media from the National Council of Negro Women in 1999. She is also a member of the National Association of Black Journalists.
Jordan graduated from Spelman College in Atlanta, Ga., with a B.A. degree in English in 1994. She earned a Master's Degree in Broadcast Journalism from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism in 1995.
Born in Nashville, Tenn., Jordan is married to broadcast journalist Christian Farr. Her father, Robert Jordan, is a long-time anchor and reporter at WGN-TV in Chicago.
Karen's Stories
United Airlines honors Juneteenth with historic all-Black flight crew from TX to Chicago
Chicago-based United Airlines celebrated Juneteenth Saturday with a historic flight from Texas to O'Hare.
Vietnam War Commemoration in North Chicago gives veterans 'long overdue' honor
Decades after their service, Vietnam War veterans receive the thanks and respect they did not receive when they first came home.
Chicago boy, 5, home from hospital after being struck by hit-and-run driver in Chatham
"The tire marks came all the way from his bottom pants leg up to his neck," his grandmother said.
Park Ridge man creates superhero 'Captain Marrow' after bone marrow transplant saves his life
A bone marrow transplant saved his life, and now a young man is turning into a superhero in the hopes of inspiring others to give a selfless gift.
Evanston explosion, fire: Explosive device thrown through home's window, leaving 3 hurt, police say
Law enforcement officials are investigating after an explosion and fire at a residential home in north suburban Evanston early Wednesday.
Chicago Pride: North Halsted Legacy Walk is tour through LGBTQ history
In Chicago's newly-renamed North Halsted neighborhood, 40 rainbow pylons form the Legacy Walk.
Chicago Pride: North Halsted Legacy Walk is tour through LGBTQ history
In Chicago's newly-renamed Northalsted neighborhood, 40 rainbow pylons form the Legacy Walk.
Joliet shooting: Toddler dies after accidentally shooting himself with father's gun, police say
Investigators said the toddler found a gun legally owned by the father in a TV stand and accidentally shot himself in the head.
Chicago parents push to save wheelchair-bound school clerk's position at Byrne Elementary
Mahoney, who is paralyzed from the waist down, says she has limited job options because not all CPS schools are wheelchair accessible.
Former Lake Forest High School students file lawsuits accusing school of ignoring teacher sex abuse
Former Lake Forest High School students have filed two federal lawsuits accusing school leaders of failing to take action on reports of teacher sexual abuse.